Information About Grounds for Divorce From Our South Carolina Lawyers
South Carolina Grounds for Divorce Attorneys
Divorce in South Carolina presents special challenges to people who wish to divorce quickly and move on with their lives. Couples who wish to divorce must pursue a separation lasting at least one year, or meet other criteria, including adultery, habitual alcohol or drug abuse, or desertion.
We understand that divorce is a difficult time for all family members involved. We strive to provide compassionate, intelligent support to clients pursuing child custody, visitation or property division
Contact us for a free, initial consultation in our Lexington, South Carolina, law offices. You will meet with a qualified South Carolina divorce law attorney who can advise you of your rights, and help outline options for a timely divorce.
Grounds for Divorce in South Carolina
Your options for divorce are limited. In order to pursue a divorce by fault, you must prove that at least one of the following conditions existed in the marriage, including:
- Mental cruelty
- Physical cruelty
- Adultery
- Alcohol and drug abuse
You may qualify for a no-fault divorce by separating for at least one continuous year and maintaining two separate households. The Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, can help you set up temporary child custody and support agreements by suing for separate maintenance and support through a Separate and Support order.
At the end of that year, one of the spouses must file an action for divorce to receive the Final Decree of Divorce.
Consult the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC
If you believe a divorce is in your best interest, please consult with a divorce lawyer at our firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys provide free, in-person consultation, and we are available by appointment in the early mornings, evenings and weekends for your convenience. Call us locally at 803-753-1834 or toll-free at 866-645-8743, or send us an e-mail for a prompt response.
